We all know that before a vehicle is launched on the market, automobile manufacturers must conduct a series of safety-oriented tests, including forward collision warning, tire blowout tests, and the well-known moose test, among others. On the one hand, this is to verify the overall performance of the vehicle; on the other hand, it is to simulate every conceivable scenario so that the vehicle is fully prepared after entering the market.
Not long ago, the Denza N9 underwent the fishhook test, which should be among the top-tier tests in all of automobile testing. The Denza N9 has body dimensions of 5258X2030x1830mm, a wheelbase of 3125mm, and a curb weight of 3.13 tons, positioning it as a large SUV. According to available data, due to their heavy weight, high center of gravity, and large inertia, the probability of a fatal rollover accident in mid-to-large SUVs is about 9 times that of ordinary sedans. This also means that the rollover prevention capability of mid-to-large SUVs is particularly important and is the greatest guarantee for driving and passenger safety.
How do you judge an SUV's rollover prevention capability? The most authoritative test is the fishhook test, which has long been called the "ultimate examination hall" for a vehicle's rollover prevention capability. SUVs that can pass it smoothly all possess very strong rollover prevention capability.
The fishhook test is a test that examines a vehicle's anti-rollover capability and simulates high-speed obstacle avoidance with sudden steering. The test requires the vehicle to enter the test area at a specified speed of 56-80 km/h, rapidly steer 270° to one side, and then, within 2 seconds when the vehicle reaches its maximum roll angle, rapidly steer the steering wheel 540° in the opposite direction. The test requires a steering speed of 720°/s. This extreme hand speed and steering precision are difficult even for experienced drivers to achieve, so the test is controlled by a steering robot to ensure objectivity.
At present, in the world, the Porsche Cayenne's fishhook test top speed is 82.4 km/h, a record it has held among production SUVs for as long as 5 years. Based on its own conditions, the Denza N9 faces greater difficulty in the fishhook test than the Porsche Cayenne.
In the fishhook test, the Denza N9 challenged twice the international standard speed (80 km/h), passing the fishhook test at 180 km/h and setting a new global record. During the test, the Denza N9 also achieved all four wheels remaining completely off the ground, while the passing standard for the fishhook test is that wheel ground clearance must not exceed 5.08 cm. It can be seen that 180 km/h is still not the limit speed of the Denza N9 in the fishhook test. This extreme result proves the Denza N9's ultimate handling and stability performance and redefines a new height of safety for large SUVs.
The reason the Denza N9 achieved such good results in the fishhook test comes down to two core technologies: the Cloud Chariot-A intelligent air body control system and e3. The Cloud Chariot-A intelligent air body control system has an adjustment range of plus or minus 50 millimeters and is matched with a 680-kilowatt three-motor powertrain, ensuring good roll support and power output during cornering, providing assurance in terms of height. e3 features three-motor independent drive and rear dual-motor independent steering technology, with functions such as tank turn and ultimate steering, greatly reducing the turning radius. It instantly generates precise reverse yaw force to help the vehicle maintain stability, providing assurance in terms of lateral performance.
"Height" + "lateral," through the intelligent coordinated cooperation of these two technologies, the Denza N9 can perfectly pass the challenge of the fishhook test at a high speed of 180 km/h, demonstrating outstanding handling performance and safety.
In addition, the Denza N9 also underwent a series of tests including straight-line & curve tire blowout tests, snow tire blowout tests, the moose test, and extreme cold mode braking tests, always treating safety as its guarantee to consumers.
At present, the Denza N9 has two models, with manufacturer suggested retail prices of 389,800-449,800 yuan. The powertrain consists of a 2.0T turbocharged engine plus permanent magnet/synchronous front and rear three motors, with a pure electric range of 202 kilometers and a combined range of 1,302 kilometers. The exterior design is imposing and stable, and the interior configuration meets business standards. Although it is a large SUV with a body length of 5,258 millimeters, with the support of e3 it is agile and free, with a minimum turning radius of 4.65 meters, allowing it to complete a U-turn on a two-way two-lane road in one go. It can especially handle extremely narrow lanes such as alleys and small streets with ease, so drivers are no longer afraid of large vehicles and driving in urban environments becomes easier. At Chongqing's Eighteen Bends, the Denza N9 showed off its ultimate cornering even more, easily demonstrating what is meant by a tank turn. In addition, the Cloud Chariot-A + preview technology can identify road conditions ahead in advance and adjust chassis suspension damping ahead of time, ensuring safety and passability.
The Denza N9 comes standard across the lineup with God's Eye B - High-Level Intelligent Driving Laser Edition (DiPilot 300). Whether it is day or night, or under various road conditions, it can perform height limit recognition and intelligent detouring. It also uses industry-leading technologies such as narrow passage travel, with the system autonomously controlling direction and power, automatically leaving a 20 cm safety margin on both sides of the vehicle body to avoid scraping pedestrians and non-motor vehicles.
The Denza N9 is positioned as a "technology-safe all-around flagship SUV," suitable for both city and off-road use, and appropriate for both business and family. As Denza Auto's first flagship SUV, the Denza N9 comes with a high configuration even in the entry-level version and is the world's first flagship SUV equipped with e3. With the support of e3, it easily solves a series of problems in crowded big-city environments such as parking, U-turns, and driving, laying the foundation for reshaping the value benchmark of 500,000-yuan-class large flagship SUVs.
